Details

1. The health-care problem for women and America : Women in the context of the national picture ; The experience for women in the system ; The behavior of doctors in general ; The miscasting of males as gynecologists ; Women effecting change --
2. Real patients, real stories : The marketing of an operation ; Better left alone ; More than a uterus at stake ; An equal-opportunity disease ; A small mistate ; Conspiracy of the brotherhood ; My patients never ask about sex ; A harsh judgment ; One of the best --
3. Empowering women : The training of a gynecologist ; Choices of health-care providers ; Obstetricians and midwives ; Looking for Doctor Right --
4. Information and advice : When a hysterectomy? ; Postoperative complications ; Pap smears ; Tumors, cysts, and masses ; Common cancers: cervis, breast, and uterus ; Contraception ; Sexually transmitted diseases and vaginal infections ; Endometriosis and menstrual cramps ; Infertility ; Abnormal bleeding and D and C ; Menopause ; Premenstrual syndrome.

Verfasserangabe:

John M. Smith.

Abstract:

Contains a step-by-step guide to finding "Dr. Right" and information on the entire range of health problems that affect women.